Castle Zelem
Kranenburg
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- Kranenburg
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Haus Zelem stands in Kranenburg (Kreis Kleve), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The Burg Zelem stands near the village of Mehr, between Kranenburg and Kleve, in the open countryside of the Lower Rhine region. This former moated manor traces its origins to a site already recorded in a 12th-century manuscript of Echternach Abbey, on ground once used by the Romans. Held by the same family for nearly a hundred years, it is not open for regular visits and is mainly seen during occasional events.
What to know
- The Burg Zelem is privately owned and cannot be visited freely outside special occasions.
- It typically opens to the public every two years during the Tag des offenen Denkmals (Open Monument Day).
- The grounds also occasionally host events such as a classic car gathering.
- No regular opening hours or admission fees for individual visits are published.
- A booklet on the site's history can be ordered from the foundation that manages the property.
Where this château is
Kranenburg · Kreis Kleve · Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Address
Zelemer Weg, 47559 Kranenburg
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Burg Zelem freely?
- No, it is privately owned and only opens to visitors on special occasions.
- When is the Burg Zelem open to the public?
- It usually opens every two years for the Tag des offenen Denkmals (Open Monument Day).
- How old is the Burg Zelem?
- The site is mentioned as early as the 12th century in a manuscript of Echternach Abbey and previously stood on a former Roman site.
- Where is the Burg Zelem located?
- It lies in Kranenburg, in the Kreis Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, near the village of Mehr.
- Does the Burg Zelem host events?
- Yes, it hosts a classic car gathering organized by its owners, among other occasional events.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
